Kjaer Weis

Kjaer Weis The Beautiful Eye Balm

Name: Kjaer Weis - The Beautiful Eye Balm
Brand: Kjaer Weis

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh

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1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing

Beeswax, Copernicia cerifera wax + 15 more

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What the product description says

“Beeswax, a natural replacement for silicone, improves the contour of the eye area and hydrates the skin.”

Source: Bluemercury

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: sodium hyaluronate.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: beeswax, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

BeeswaxKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen~5.4–8.1%

Copernicia cerifera waxKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency~0.4–0.95%

Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function~0.4–0.9%

Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~4.5–6.8%

Rosa rubiginosa seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighPlant oil that due to the high content of linoleic acid can support skin's barrier function and reduce moisture loss~3.8–5.7%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.5–1.2%

SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.~1.8–2.7%

TrioleinKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.65%

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~1.3–1.9%

Cera albaKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen~22–33%

Coconut alkanesKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin~2.8–4.2%

Olea europaea fruit oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation~2–3%

C10-18 triglyceridesKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture~1.3–2%

Coco-caprylate/caprateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture~0.95–1.4%

Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~0.35–0.85%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.35–0.8%

Camellia sinensis leaf extractEffect: Low, below effective doseCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation~0.2–0.75%

Anti-aging

Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Tocopherol

Weak evidence

What the product description says

“Anti-aging at all ages, the Beautiful Eye Balm reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, soothes and moisturizes the skin, and lifts and firms the eyes.”

Source: Bluemercury

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

7 strong irritants: Rosa rubiginosa seed oil, Parfum + 5 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Rosa rubiginosa seed oilPlant oil that due to the high content of linoleic acid can support skin's barrier function and reduce moisture lossHigh~3.8–5.7%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.4–0.9%est.

Spilanthes acmella flower extractPlant extract that might hep calm down inflammation in skinHigh~0.35–0.85%est.

CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.55%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.45%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.

CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.4%est.

GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.3%est.

Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%est.

Cera albaForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergenMedium~22–33%est.

Coconut alkanesAn emollient that helps soften the skinMedium~2.8–4.2%est.

Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~2–3%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~1.3–1.9%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

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These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Coconut alkanesAn emollient that helps soften the skin2/5~2.8–4.2%est.

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Cera alba~22–33%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingCleansing

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

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Beeswax~5.4–8.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~4.5–6.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Rosa rubiginosa seed oil~3.8–5.7%

Key activeIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Moisturizing

Plant oil that due to the high content of linoleic acid can support skin's barrier function and reduce moisture loss

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Coconut alkanes~2.8–4.2%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Olea europaea fruit oil~2–3%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Squalane~1.8–2.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

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C10-18 triglycerides~1.3–2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1.3–1.9%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Coco-caprylate/caprate~0.95–1.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.5–1.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Dioscorea batatas root extract~0.45–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Parfum~0.4–0.9%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Spilanthes acmella flower extract~0.35–0.85%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that might hep calm down inflammation in skin

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.4–0.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Papaver rhoeas extract~0.4–0.95%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Tocopherol~0.35–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Anti-oxidationAnti-agingMoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Gallic acid~0.3–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Glyceryl stearate~0.35–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.2–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAntibacterialAnti-agingMoisturizingAnti-blemishEvens skin tone

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

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Copernicia cerifera wax~0.4–0.95%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

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Triolein~0.15–0.65%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Glyceryl dioleate~0.3–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Citronellol~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Linalool~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citral~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Geraniol~0.1–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Cera alba, Beeswax, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Rosa rubiginosa seed oil, Coconut alkanes, Olea europaea fruit oil, Squalane, C10-18 triglycerides, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Sodium hyaluronate, Dioscorea batatas root extract, Parfum, Spilanthes acmella flower extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Papaver rhoeas extract, Tocopherol, Gallic acid, Glyceryl stearate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Copernicia cerifera wax, Triolein, Glyceryl dioleate, Citronellol, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Geraniol, Benzyl alcohol